Description
Delightful High-Protein Brownies that marry indulgence with nutrition, perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings while boosting health.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup protein powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Blend the black beans, ripe bananas, cocoa powder, protein powder, honey (or maple syrup), almond butter, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt until smooth.
- Prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan by lightly greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing it out evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until edges look set and center is slightly soft.
- Cool the brownies in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Slice into squares or rectangles.
Notes
For added richness, fold in chocolate chips or nuts. Serve warm with ice cream or a drizzle of chocolate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: high-protein, brownies, healthy dessert, chocolate, nutrition, indulgence